ChowNow

ChowNow provides commission-free online ordering technology for independent restaurants, enabling branded ordering via websites, apps, and social channels across North America.

ChowNow, founded in 2011, is a technology company that builds commission-free online ordering systems for independent restaurants. Its platform enables restaurants to offer branded ordering directly through their own websites, mobile apps, and social media channels, consolidating all orders into a single central hub. The company operates across North America.

The company's Branded Online Ordering System powers over 20,000 independent restaurants, processing more than $1 billion in annual gross food sales. By operating on a commission-free model rather than charging per-transaction fees typical of third-party delivery platforms, ChowNow estimates it has saved its restaurant partners more than $700 million in commission fees.

ChowNow's technical work spans online ordering platform development, software engineering, and data integration. The company's stated mission centres on equipping local restaurants with technology to compete with national chains, positioning its tools as an alternative to aggregator marketplaces that take a share of each order.